Belconnen ACT 2617
Belconnen is an attractive Canberra region/suburb 9 km n-w of the CBD. It sits on Lake Ginninderra, a large artificial lake with a 6 km bicycle circuit. Belconnen's large town centre has some architectural curiosities and the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets, which are home to the Giant Mushroom, are held Wed-Sun. The University of Canberra and Australian Institute of Sport are nearby.
Visitor Information Centre: 333 Northbourne Ave, Dickson. Tel (02) 6205 0044 or 1300 554 114. (9 km east).
Airport: Canberra International Airport (CBR), 2 Brindabella Cct, Pialligo. Tel (02) 6275 2222. (19 km s-e).
Hospital:
Calvary Health Care ACT, Mary Potter Cct, cnr Belconnen Way & Haydon Dr, Bruce. Tel (02) 6201 6111. (3 km s-e).